2. Symbol: Mn
Atomic Number: 25
Atomic Mass : 54.94
Group Number: 07
Period: 04
Block: d
Isotopes: 03
3. Derived from Latin Word “Magnes” meaning Magnet.
Discovered by “Scheele” and isolated by “Gahn” In 1774.
Manganese in form of black ore was used by pre historic cave
painters in France around 30,000 years ago.